How To Block Notification Banner Popups In Windows 11 Privacy And Security Notifications

Configure notifications

Customize your system alert preferences to stop banners from appearing while still allowing apps to run normally in the background.

Turn notifications on or off

Windows 11 lets you turn off notifications globally across your entire system using the main toggle switch in the Settings ⚙️ app. This stops all visual banner popups and sound alerts from appearing on your screen at once, giving you a clean desktop without having to configure each app individually.

1. Open Settings ⚙️ by pressing the Win+I keyboard shortcut.

   

2. Select System from the left sidebar.
3. Click on Notifications.

   

4. Toggle the main Notifications switch to the Off position to completely disable alerts. Alternatively, click the small arrow next to the switch to uncheck options for showing notification banners and playing sounds while keeping the master switch on.

Configure notification settings for each app

Individual app notification settings in Windows 11 let you stop specific apps from showing banners while leaving other important applications enabled. You can adjust these preferences by going to the Notifications menu in Settings, finding the exact app in your list, and turning off its visual alerts individually.

1. Open Settings ⚙️.
2. Select System.
3. Click on Notifications.

   

4. Scroll down to the Notifications from apps and other senders section.
5. Find the specific app you want to silence in the list.
6. Click the arrow next to the app name to expand its detailed options.
7. Uncheck the box next to Show notification banners to stop popups from that specific program while still allowing it to log messages in your notification center.

Additional Settings

Additional notification settings in Windows 11 let you clear up your desktop further by hiding extra clutter from the notification screen. You can turn off the welcome experience that appears after system updates and stop Windows from suggesting ways to get the most out of your operating system.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Click on Notifications.

   

4. Expand the Additional settings dropdown menu at the bottom of the page.
5. Uncheck the options for showing the welcome experience after updates and suggesting ways to get the most out of Windows.

Do not disturb

Do Not Disturb is a quick-action mode that automatically silences all notification banners and prevents them from flashing on your screen.

Configure do not disturb

You can toggle Do Not Disturb manually or set rules for when it turns on automatically.

Turn on do not disturb automatically

Automatic do not disturb rules in Windows 11 keep your screen clear during specific hours or when you play games. You can set the system to turn on do not disturb automatically whenever you duplicate your display, play a full-screen game, or use an app without interruptions.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Click on Notifications.
4. Click on Do not disturb to expand its settings.

   

5. Check the boxes under Turn on do not disturb automatically to enable the feature during times when you duplicate your display, play a game, or use an app in full-screen mode.

Set priority notifications

Priority notifications in Windows 11 ensure you still see important alerts even when Do Not Disturb is active. You can designate specific apps and contacts to bypass the restriction so their urgent messages and calls always appear on your screen.

1. Open Settings.
2. Select System.
3. Click on Notifications.
4. Click on Do not disturb.

   

5. Expand the Set priority notifications section.
6. Add specific apps or people to your priority lists so their alerts can bypass the Do Not Disturb restriction.

how do I stop pop up ads on 🪟 Windows 11

Stop pop-up ads on Windows 11 by reviewing your installed apps and browser permissions for rogue software you did not intentionally install. Many unwanted advertisement banners that look like system messages actually come from recently added programs or deceptive website notifications.

1. Open Settings by pressing the Windows Key + I.
2. Select Apps from the left sidebar.
3. Click on Installed apps.
4. Review the list for any unfamiliar or suspicious software you did not intentionally install.
5. Click the three dots next to the suspicious app and select Uninstall.

Manage website notifications in Microsoft Edge

Websites often trick users into allowing notification banners that mimic system alerts or virus warnings. You can block these directly inside your web browser.

How to stop website notifications in Microsoft Edge

To stop web pages from pushing notifications to your desktop, adjust your browser permissions.

Remove or block notifications in Edge settings

Microsoft Edge site permissions let you remove or block notifications from unwanted web sources. You can clear out annoying browser alerts by going into your settings, reviewing the allow list under cookies and site permissions, and removing specific websites.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the Settings and more button (three horizontal dots) in the upper right corner of your browser window.
3. Click Settings from the drop-down menu.
4. Select Cookies and site permissions from the left sidebar.
5. Click on Notifications under the All permissions list.
6. Review the Allow list, click the three dots next to any unwanted website, and select Remove or Block.

Manage notifications from your browser address bar

The Microsoft Edge address bar lets you quickly block notifications from a specific site while actively browsing. You just need to click the site information icon next to the web address, open the permissions menu for that page, and change the notification setting to block future alerts.

1. Open Microsoft Edge and navigate to the website sending alerts.
2. Click the View site information icon (a padlock, tuning sliders, or warning symbol) to the left of the website address in the address bar.
3. Click on Permissions for this site.
4. Locate Notifications in the list and change the drop-down menu setting to Block.

How do I stop notification banner popups from appearing in 🪟 Windows 11?

You can block notification banner popups by opening Settings, going to System, and selecting Notifications. From there, you can either turn off the master switch to disable all alerts or expand individual app listings to uncheck the option for showing notification banners while keeping your notification center history active.